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*Saturday Dec. 6
Lady Eagles Varsity Basketball - Three Rivers Tournament @ Three Rivers /
Theater Performance - The Addams Family LISD Auditorium 6:00pm
*Monday Dec. 8
JH Eagles Basketball at Bracket 5:00pm
*Tuesday Dec.. 9
JH UIL Academic Meet - Falls City /
Eagles JV/Varsity Basketball vs Lytle at Stacey 5:00pm / Lady Eagles Varsity Basketball vs Lutheran 6:30pm
*Wednesday Dec. 10
Swim Meet 3 - San Antonio Natatorium 4:30pm
Thursday Dec. 11
Eagles Varsity Basketball - Comfort Tournament @ Comfort / Lady Eagles Varsity Basketball - Medina Tournament @ Medina /
Band & Choir Winter Concert 6:00pm
*Friday Dec. 12
Eagles Varsity Basketball - Comfort Tournament @ Comfort / Lady Eagles Varsity Basketball - Medina Tournament @ Medina
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On December 2nd, National Special Education Day recognizes changes in federal legislation that led to the nation's first federal special education law.
#SpecialEducationDay
Beginning in 1971, a U.S. District Court case in the District of Columbia, Mills v. Board of Education, ruled it unlawful to deny exceptional children, including those with mental and learning disabilities, publicly funded educational opportunities. Court cases like this led to the 1975 Education for All Handicapped Children Act. President Gerald Ford signed the legislation into law on November 29th, 1975. The federal legislation required states that accept federal money to provide equal access to children with disabilities. In 1986, legislators added protections to support parents and educators in creating an education plan for children with disabilities. Then, in 1990, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act was renamed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and improved access for all children with developmental delay. Through the years, the act has been enhanced to improve services and standards throughout the educational system.
IDEA Impact
IDEA made education available to all American children and this day honors the progress that has been made in special education. Before IDEA, many individuals with disabilities received little to no education. Schools were not required to make accommodations for children with disabilities. While some states offered special schools, the education and resources were not necessarily equal. Additionally, many parents couldn't afford to send their children away to a special school.
The law stipulated that children with disabilities had a right to the same free education that every other child had access to. Between the ages of 3 and 21, there are 13 different areas where children may qualify under the IDEA for services. IDEA was instrumental in increasing graduation rates for students with disabilities.
IDEA resulted in many changes beyond bringing students equal education. The integration of students also helps to remove the stigma of disabilities. Another result of IDEA was the stimulation of technology for students with disabilities and for the classrooms. These technologies improved the education of all students.
Thank you to the amazing Special Education team at Lackland ISD.
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Lackland ISD strongly desires parent engagement. You have an opportunity to share your voice and help us actualize our vision to ignite a passion for life-long learning and empower excellence. As you engage as a parent, we also invite your participation in campus and district-level committees. Below are the descriptions for these committees for your consideration. If you have additional questions, each committee’s point of contact is listed with the committee description.
Please read each description and share your interest in supporting the committee or learning more about it.
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Register for SchoolCash Online today
It’s fast, easy & free
Create an account today so that you can be notified via email and pay for your child(ren)’s school activity fees online.
Why register?
24/7 shopping convenience
Secure, contactless & easy-to-use
Receive email notifications as new items are available for purchase
Manage all of your child(ren)’s school activity fees from a single account
Check your account history at any time
View & print receipts as needed
Eliminates the need for your child(ren) to carry cash
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Job Opportunities!
Lackland Independent School District is looking for…
Cafeteria Monitor - Lackland Elementary
Educational Assistant - Lackland Elementary
Special Education Assistant - Lackland Elementary
Teacher (Potential) - Lackland Elementary
Substitute - District Wide
General Maintenance Worker - District Wide
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Lackland ISD continues to strive toward improving communication.
ParentSquare is a communication platform. Through the platform, you’ll be able to:
*Receive all district, school, and classroom communication via email, text, or app
*View the school and classroom calendar and RSVP for events
*Easily sign up to volunteer and/or bring items
*Securely receive important documents like report cards and other student documents
For the best ParentSquare experience, we recommend that you download and install the app. The name is ParentSquare, and it can easily be found in your device’s app store. If you don’t have a device, no need to worry: the platform is capable of both text and email, and you can log on via the web as well. ParentSquare receives its contact information from the Ascender Parent Portal. Please take a moment to make sure that you have the latest contact information on file there.
Parent Square Notifications
Under General Announcements, you can select how often you want to receive notifications for posts. Select Off, Instant or Digest notifications.
Off:no notifications about posts will be sent to you. Emergency Alerts and Notices will still be sent. School Alerts will still be sent if turned on.
Instant:you'll receive an email and/or text and/or an app notification every time a notice or message is sent.
Digest:you'll receive an email and/or text and/or an app notification once a day in the evening with all posts from that day.
The default setting is typically Digest, so that you receive all notices and post messages in one convenient notification once a day. All emergency notifications still come through instantly, and a school can override settings as needed for an urgent message.
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On Friday, November 21st, our 7th-grade students had an unforgettable trip to the Alamo. They explored one of Texas’s most iconic historic sites, learned about the events that led to the Texas Revolution, participated in games from that time period, and observed a musket firing demonstration. It was a fun and educational day, and our students represented Stacey Jr./Sr. High with pride. We extend our gratitude to the chaperones and teachers who made this experience possible! |
Congratulations to Eduardo Barajas and Alex Sapp for being named to the Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State teams. Eduardo was named to the 1st Team and Alex was named to the 2nd team. This award recognizes their achievement not just on the course, but in the classroom as well. Congratulations to both for all their hard work! |
Congratulations to Justin Campbell and Carson Wempe for being selected as All-Tournament players for the Lutheran basketball tournament! The team went 2-2 in the tournament finishing in 3rd place! Justin also competed in the 3 point shooting contest and finished in 2nd place out of all players! |
By: Harper Higley, 9th grade
This flashback takes us all the way to the 1997–98 school year! On August 8, 1997, Lackland High School officially became Virginia Allred Stacey Jr./Sr. High School—and at the time, Kristine Greiner was beginning her junior year.
Since then, Kristine earned both a B.S. and an MBA from the University of Colorado–Colorado Springs and served 15 years in the USAF. She is now a healthcare administrator in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she lives with her husband, son, and daughter.
1. Did you ever meet Mrs. Stacey?
Yes, I did!
2. What clubs or activities did you participate in when you attended Stacey?
Just about everything…volleyball, basketball, track, student council, and yearbook.
3. Are you still in touch with anyone from your school days?
I am…I was actually in SA this past summer and had dinner with 3 of my old besties!
4. What do you do for work now?
I’m a Regional Director with TriWest Healthcare Alliance supporting VA Medical Centers. I’m also a healthcare administrator in the AF Reserves.
5. What made you want to pursue this career?
After college, I worked in advertising for about 6 years. I enjoyed it, but always thought about joining the military, so I commissioned in 2009 and spent 15 years on active duty as a healthcare administrator. In 2023, I transitioned to the Reserves and wanted to continue supporting the military and stay in the healthcare industry.
6. What places have you lived because of the military?
Growing up, the only place we were stationed was Lackland because of my dad’s job. When I was active duty though, I was stationed in TX, NJ, IL, MS and UT.
7. Looking back, what is the most important lesson you learned during your time at the school?
To enjoy every moment, and not take myself too seriously. Life is about balance…work hard but don’t forget to have fun too!
8. What was a specific tradition, event, or school activity you'll never forget, and what made it so memorable?
Homecoming…it was always such a fun time!
9. What was your favorite class?
Probably English.
10. If you could pick one word to describe your personality what would it be?
Energetic!
Thank you very much Ms. Cothren!
NOTE: If you know of any former Lackland ISD students ( or staff) that we could feature in a flashback feature, please email their contact info to Stacey yearbook editor Audrey Upton: upton.audrey@lacklandisd.net
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Gobble gobble! It's December, and that means the race is ON!! Who will be crowned this year’s Turkey Teacher at Lackland Elementary? 🦃🎉
Here’s how it works: For just 25 cents, you can buy a feather to dress up your teacher’s turkey! The teacher with the most feathers (and donations) by the end of the contest will proudly take home the title of Turkey Teacher 2025!
The Lackland Student Council invites EVERYONE to join the fun and get those turkeys looking fabulous! Feathers are on sale now, and the contest will end at 3:15 pm on Friday, December 12, 2025.
All funds raised will help us show some holiday cheer and appreciation to our amazing custodians!
Let’s get feathering and have some fun!
Thank you,
Lackland Student Council
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As a member of the San Antonio Art Educators Association three of Mr. Garcia's pieces were selected to be in an exhibit titled "Artists Who Teach" Opening tonight and running through the month. Gallery C138 in the Blue Star Arts Complex! |
Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in the Lackland Library. It was so wonderful to see everyone back from break well rested.
This week we talked about what kind of Holiday traditions each family may have. Our story brought us to a chilly night where we met a reindeer that needed some help. Turns out we made a new friend that was also part of Santas crew. The kids where to write about what they would do if they had a pet reindeer? Be on the lookout for our Holiday Storybook Flyer to come home next week. We have so many fun and festive things planned!
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The Student-Teacher-School Compact is a shared agreement that outlines how students, families, and educators will work together to support academic success. This partnership highlights our shared responsibility for student learning by setting clear expectations for teachers, parents, and students. Together, we create a strong foundation that encourages achievement, accountability, and a positive learning environment. |
Greetings all!
The last 4 years we have sold out of yearbooks!
Order yours now with the early bird price of $30 until Dec. 31st.
After that the price will increase to $40.
There is always a mad dash at the end of the year!
You can avoid all of that by ordering early! :)
Here is a sneak peek at this school years cover!
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With the late Thanksgiving break, the holiday season is quickly approaching, and with it comes school breaks and schedule changes.
We know that gifted children often thrive on ongoing intellectual engagement—and that curiosity doesn’t pause just because school is out. Here are three simple and meaningful ways families can support their child’s social, emotional, and academic growth during the holiday break. Wishing you and your family a restful and joyous holiday!
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1. Explore Local Culture & Experiences
Consider visiting a museum, science center, aquarium, theatre performance, planetarium, or botanical garden. These hands-on experiences nurture curiosity and provide authentic learning opportunities. If your schedule and budget allow a day trip or visit to a historical site can offer wonderful enrichment.
2. Collaborative Home Projects
Breaks are a perfect time to involve your gifted child in useful, creative home improvement projects. Children who enjoy STEM activities might help analyze ways to reduce household energy use.
Other project ideas include:
- Assembling furniture
- Organizing a closet, bedroom, or garage
- Helping with yard work, composting, or cleaning
These projects help build executive functioning skills while giving children a sense of ownership and contribution.
3. Give Back Through Volunteering
Service activities are powerful for developing empathy, leadership, and a sense of purpose. Families can get involved in many ways during the holidays:
Volunteering benefits everyone—and can be especially meaningful for gifted students who are often passionate about helping others.
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If you see our Speech team on campus, please give them a friendly wave of hello!
We are Mrs. Martinez and Mrs. Bluhm. We are dedicated to helping students overcome communication challenges. We work to empower students to express themselves confidently and succeed academically. We collaborate with teachers, staff and families to provide the best possible outcomes.
Cindi Martinez is celebrating 31 years of being a Speech-Language Pathologist. A native San Antonian, Mrs. Martinez earned her Bachelor of Arts (in Elementary Education) from St Edward’s University and her Master of Science from Texas State University. Mrs. Martinez has worked in several areas of Speech Pathology, such as Early Intervention, adult and pediatric rehabilitation, and in a medical practice where she took pictures of vocal cords and worked with professional voice users. Mrs. Martinez is very happy to be here at Lackland ISD.
Dawn Bluhm is celebrating 19 years of being a Speech-Language Pathologist. Coming from a military family, when her family arrived in San Antonio, they made it their permanent home. She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from UTSA, and a Master of Arts from Our Lady of the Lake University in Communication Disorders. Mrs. Bluhm spent 11 of her 19 years specializing in alterative and augmentative communication strategies.
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S. Norris-PT, O. McDonald-Dyslexia Specialist, D. Bluhm - SLP, C. Martinez-SLP, B. Martinez-Secretary, J. Ortiz-Behavior Specialist, G. Ghandour-School Psychologist, N. Garcia-Sped Coordinator, T. Murphey-OT, M. Murphree-School Psychologist (Not pictured: E. Mendez- BCBA, J. Koth-APE, C. Reynolds- BCBA) |
Be sure to register in advance for any webinars in December. If you happen to miss one, you can still register and watch the on-demand recording before the month ends.
You will notice a change to the registration process as we work towards a new registration platform. Register through the link below the webinar listing, or view our full schedule and follow the link on our website:
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 | NOON (EST)
As teens prepare for life after high school, they face many important choices. Parents and caring adults play a key role in helping them navigate this exciting time. Join us to explore the range of postsecondary options available and learn ways to support your military-connected student’s next steps.
This program is sponsored by Navy Child & Youth Programs
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 | NOON (EST)
Every child’s learning journey is unique, and understanding the types of support available can make a big difference. Join us to learn the key differences between an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and a Section 504 Plan, and how each can help meet your child’s educational needs.
This program is sponsored by the Air Force School Liaison Program
Please use this link and select the webinar you wish to attend to start the registration process.
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Baileigh Levée is a military spouse, mom, and personal blogger. She discusses how her military family has navigated holiday celebrations and traditions over the years, while living all over the world. She shares tips and resources for creating new holiday traditions and making it fun for the whole family. |
Our Vision
Every military-connected child is college-, work-, and life-ready.
Our Mission
MCEC supports all military-connected children by educating, advocating, and collaborating to resolve education challenges associated with the military lifestyle.
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The Military Child Education Coalition and Columbia Southern University are proud to announce the Heroic Hearts Scholarship — a new, full-tuition opportunity honoring the strength and resilience of military-connected students.
Each year, one student will be selected to receive a full-tuition scholarship covering up to 120 credit hours and technology fees at Columbia Southern University.
Who’s eligible:
- High school juniors and seniors
- Recent high school graduates
- Students who are military-connected
This inaugural award marks the start of an enduring tradition — one that celebrates academic achievement, service, and opportunity for military families.
We invite educators, counselors, and parents to help share this announcement across schools and networks. Forward this email or download and share this flyer to spread the word.
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Lackland ISD has incredible Homework Help and Tutoring resources through our Local Public Libraries!
Both the JBSA Lackland Library and the San Antonio Public Library have great Homework Help resources for grades Kinder–College, and for Parents!
To get a JBSA Lackland Library Card – give them a call at 210-671-3610 from 11AM-4PM Monday-Friday and they can set it up over the phone.
If you have questions or need help, feel free to reach out to your LISD Librarian!
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It’s the intention of the Special Education Department to provide information on what special education is and the various programs available to our special education students and families. If you have concerns with your child’s development, please contact our office at 210-357-5044. |
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:
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